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Ask the I am a firm believer, as many Farriers are, in early hoof care. This means calling us out at your babies two week birthday and then, every three to four weeks thereafter for the next six months. Does that seem crazy? Not only is it sane but, you will be putting your foals best hoof forward by early preventative care and the sooner the better.

Many horse owners that I encounter do not have their foals feet tended to until they are weaned or even worse, until they are 1-2 years old. I consider this to be a great disservice to the foal because many hoof distortions can be helped or corrected with regular trimming.

Foals’ hooves grow much faster then that of a mature horse. In fact, they grow three times as fast, making them subject to distort very quickly. Hoof capsule distortion can lead to limb deformity and compromised conformation. Hoof deformities include; upright/ club hoof, broken forward, low or extremely high heels, walking on toes, and other more severe de-

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cess as soon as possible. Untrained and ignorant foals have a strong fight or flight instinct. Early trimming of the young ones gets them used to the Farrier and the procedure, which will make it easier on everyone. Have you ever been around for a colts’ first trim at 1-2 years old?? Unless the horse has been trained to lift his feet on command and stand quietly, the horse is not happy with the process and things usually do not go smoothly and can be very dangerous.

In conclusion, please DON’T FORGET YOUR BABIES and Start them off on the right HOOF. formities that include the bones and tendons located Your horse will have an early advantage and your above the hoof. A lot of conformation issues seen Farrier will be grateful. at birth can be made better or eliminated all together by early trimming. If the baby is left to its own, the Debi Gurdock - Professional Farrier issues may exacerbate as time goes on and then the 724- 840- 8389 - www.debi.mysite.com Farrier can’t do much. Delaying a simple and affordable hoof trim may result in more expensive shoeing Tackling Angular and Rotational Deformities in Foals, Nicholas B Denson, American Farriers Journal, September/October 2003, Pgs. 89-94 and conformation hindrances later in life.

The right steps for caring for foals’ tender feet, Pat Tearney, American Farriers Journal, Even if no apparent hoof distortion is visible, please September/October 2005, Pgs. 27-32 Flexure Deformities in Foals, Stephen O’Grady and Derek Poupard, American Farriers make it a priority to introduce him to the Farrier pro- Journal, May/June, 1999, Pgs. 72 -76 1 2 3

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HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE Appaloosa Gelding; 10 y/o, approximately 15.2 h. Several months of professional training. Loves attention and to be groomed. Would excel as a trail horse. Has team penned twice and likes cattle... $1200. Slippery Rock, PA; 724-556-9148 [#832] Appaloosa Mare; 10 years old, unregistered. 15.2 hands, has had 90 days of natural horsemanship training, she is very smart and has great potential with a person that has time and wants to... $2,000. Blairsville, PA; 412-496-7789 [#902] APHA & AQHA registered horses available at all times. Also have a wide variety of gaited horses. Kentucky Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Tennessee Walkers & Saddlebreds available.

Many mules to choose from, teams, single riding mules, and gaited mules. All horses have coggins and vet checks welcome.

Pictures and videos available. Located in Flemingsburg, KY but hauling arrangements can be made to Dallas, WV for animals to be picked up. 304-238-4155 Arabian Gelding; Registered 6 year old Russian Arabian gelding.

Athletic beautiful chestnut. Foaled 4/28/2006. 15 Hands. Asking price: $1,000. Fombell, PA; 724-816-9677 [#876]

Arabian Mare; registered Arabian / Paint cross. Just turned 8 March 26. She is almost 15hh tall. She is gorgeous & has amazing color, sure to catch the judges eye... (experienced rider) $900. Grand Valley, PA; 814-436-7891 [#840] Draft Mare & Geldings; 6-year old Percheron mare, broke to ride and drive. Two, 4-year old Shire Geldings. Must sell due to relocation. Call for more information. Torpedo, PA; 814-6889318 [#864] Donkey Males; 1 Miniature Mediterranean Sicilian BurroMale. He has the cross Lord Blessed him with down his back then, he is blessed with another cross on his side. Age: 2 yrs.

Also have regular ones for sale.

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Grade Mare; Spice is a 4 year old mare. 14.2 hands. Had 6 weeks professional training last summer. She was born on my farm and always treated well. She is healthy... $750. Delmont, PA; 724-433-8625 [#826] Gypsy Vanner Filly; Pure Bred Gypsy Filly and Half Gypsy Fillies. Pure Gypsy Filly, should mature 14 to 14.3 hands. Papers to reg. in hand. $6,500.: Half Gypsy Fillies, Black and White, Buckskin... $2,500 each. Marion Center, PA; 724-549-8582 [#941] Haflinger Mare; 6 years old, 14.2 hands. Current on all vaccinations, natural hoof trim every 5 weeks. Very quiet, stands for Vet, trimmer, clippers, deworming, fly spray, grooming. Lady goes well... $3,500. Blairsville, PA; 412-496-7789 [#903] Icelandic Colt; Flugeldur from Meant To Be (scheduled to be gelded). Registered & microchipped. Excellent temperament, is easy to handle &... ($2500) special spring price $1500 through 6/10/12 New Castle, PA; 724-667-4184 [#886]

Kentucky Mountain Horse Mare; Santoga is a KMSH 12 y/o flashy mare that loves to gait gait gait and go go go.

Toga is champagne with dark legs, mane and tail... $3,500. Fenelton, PA; 724-3558236 [#780]

Miniature Mare; Do you like the little ones? Absolutely adorable 29” AMHR mare. Former Champion show mare and proven

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brood mare. Bred for this year and certainly appears to be in foal $600. Butler, PA; 724-283-2433 [#890] Miniature Mare; Flashy five year old 36.5” AMHR Mare. Excellent show, driving or leadline prospect for a small child. Real sweet disposition and National Champion bloodlines. Proven broodmare... $850. Butler, PA; 724-283-2433 [#942] Missouri Foxtrotter Mare; Allero is 5 years old, about 14.2 hh.

Allie is a very sweet and has a lot of potential. Blue papered MFT mare, red roan with flaxen mane and tail. Beautiful gaits... $2000.

Kane, PA; 814-837-7304 [#885] Missouri Foxtrotter Mares & Geldings; Ages 6 to 20. All broke to ride and some broke to drive. Must sell due to relocation. Call for more information. Torpedo, PA; 814-6889318 [#862] Mule Jennies; Great team! Broke to farm machinery and good on road. Must sell due to relocation. Call for more information.

Torpedo, PA; 814-688-9318 [#860] Mustang Gelding; Nevada is a 22 yr, 15.1 hand gelding, He is an excellent trail horse that anyone can ride. Very easy going. Will load on the trailer, stand to be trimmed... $950. Sarver, PA; 724353-3386 [#899] Paint Colt; Date of birth - 3/21/11. $1,000. Adamsville, PA; 814573-3337 [#887] Paint Gelding; Big & very thick 11 year old, chestnut Tovero.

15.2 hands. Just came home from 30 days of refresher training.

Super stylish. Goes in a hackamore or snaffle. Side passes... $1200 OBO. New Castle, PA; 724-654-4942 [#893] Pony Gelding; Jolly Jumper is 10 years old and 14.1 hands tall. He is a very experienced trail pony; he has been up to Benezette, PA where he crossed rivers, met elk, and climbed up and... $1000. Apollo, PA; 724600-4606 [#924] Paint Gelding; Amigos Cool Breeze. 1 year old, Palomino and White. He has been imprinted from Birth. He has had about 3 hoof trims. Had a bath. Leads around the property, On off a trailer... $1000. Kittanning, PA; 724-548-2646 [#907] Paint Mare; Bpshes Double Elegant 2004 Bay Overo Mare.

Broke, quick and catty, sound. Needs a agile rider, does not like to cross creeks, loads with some coaxing, but gets better... Belmont, OH; 740-310-1928 [#884] Paso Fino Gelding; Mo is a 8 year old Paso Fino. He is a grandson of Capuchino. He is 15 hands tall. His color is black with a seal base color. Mo is well gaited and... $3500. Waynesboro, PA; Call or Text 717-830-4926 [#855] Pony Gelding; “Socks” is a 54” one of a kind black gelding with 4 white feet and a blaze. Was shown walk trot - never beat at halter, also broke to drive. 6 years old. All shots, wormed, trimming up to date. $900 OBO. New Galilee, PA [#932]

Pony Gelding; Moraine Valley Royal Lancer is a VERY RARE, 2 year old, whole black Dales Pony with LOTS of mane, tail and feathers. Presently, there are only about 250 of these... $5,000.

Prospect, PA; 724-368-8960 [#823] Pony Mare; Welsh mare, Annabell, is a 42” rose gray 2 yr old will grow til 4 yrs. Beautiful mover would make great cart pony.

Shots, wormed, and trimming up to date. $600 OBO. New Galilee, PA [#934] Pony Mare; “Cherry” is a 57” sorrel mare with some white legs and a blaze, beautiful head and pretty mover. Has shown English Pleasure, has jumped for small child and is a great trail horse. All shots etc.$1200 OBO. New Galilee, PA [#933]

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Pony Mare; Welsh/Quarter Horse cross mare 50” 2 yr old liver chestnut. Hard to find size. All shots, wormed, trimming up to date.

Very gentle -ready to start. $750 OBO. New Galilee, PA [#935]

Pony Mare; This mare is a been there done that 14.2 hand pony, that has taught my kids so much. She needs a home with some kids to love her!

Call for more info. Asking $1000... Penn Run, PA; 724-254-1946 [#843] Quarter Horse Gelding; Hemlock Zipnbludevil or “Gus” is a 2003 grey gelding. He stands 14.3 hands. He has Zippo Pine Bar and Impressive blood lines. HYPP N/N. I bought him for my very young. $1000. Dayton, PA; 814-257-8945 [#944] Quarter Horse Gelding; Coming 9 yo red roan. 15.3. with a stout build. Broke retired ranch horse from WY. Currently used for trail riding. Current on vaccinations, coggins, worming and farrier... $1500. Danville, PA; 570-204-9300 [#914]

Quarter Horse Gelding; 5 yr old cherry bay, poco bloodlines, good barrel or trail prospect, 14.3 hands, loads and trailers well, bathes and clips well, no bad vices. requires intermediate rider. New Castle, PA; 724-856-1120 [#793] Quarter Horse Gelding; The Only Doc (Spencer) is a 2000 Sorrel gelding. He is 15.2hh.

Spencer has yrs. of reining training. This spring he has began Barrel Racing. He is currently running 2D... $8000. Dayton, PA; 814-257-8475 [#845] Quarter Horse Gelding; 3 year old chestnut gelding. Well bred, JANA horse from the Jana quarter horse farm in central PA. Registered. Green Broke. Finish him your way. Possible Western... $2500 obo. Mill Run, PA; zcfrederick@gmail.com [#939] Quarter Horse Gelding; Skips Gold Mount (Fluffy) 2004 palomino, 15.2. Just running barrels for 1 yr. Qualified for nationals!

Third in standings for 4-D in WV IBRA with limited hauling... $4500. New Galilee, PA; 724-674-4897 [#889] Quarter Horse Mare; This is a good little mare. She is very sweet, quiet and smart mare. Jet is a 12 year old AQHA out of the sire Assure to Win and dam In bounds. Her registered name is Win Bounds... $2,000 OBO. Darlington, PA; 724-601-8374 [#930] Quarter Horse Mare; “Diva” is a 7 year old AQHA and PHBA Registered Palomino.15.3 hands. She has extensive training in Halter & Showmanship, placed 11th at the World show as a yearling... $6,500. Plum, PA; 724-334-2393 [#909]

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Quarter Horse Mare; Babe is a 4 yr old, 15 hand, grade QH, broke to ride. She does very well on the trail and is a good prospect as a 4-H project. She has good ground manners and responds to... $1500. Penn Run, PA; 724-422-6933 [#925]

Quarter Horse Mare; Docs Dry Rein Dancer “Reiny” is a friendly, 5 year-old mare. 15 H. She’s well-broke and trained as a 3D barrel mare. Reiny is easy to ride... $4,000. Washington, PA; 724-388-2110 [#807] Quarter Horse Mare; I am selling my beautiful liver chestnut QH Mare. She’s 15 HH and just turned 15 in March. I have all her paperwork - you can see it when you come see her. She was my first horse... Karns City, PA; 724-679-1415 [#947]

Quarter Horse Mare; 20yrs old but do not let her age deter you! She has a lot of get up and go in her. She needs an experienced youth or adult... $800.

New Cumberland, WV; 304-281-1219 [#820] Rocky Mountain Gelding; 2007 Rocky/Kentucky Mountain.

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date on shots, new coggins. Used on trails. Needs an experienced rider... $2500. Canton, PA; 570-364-5068 [#900]

Racking Horse Mare; 8 year old American Racking horse for sale due to my disability. She has excellent ground manners. She cross ties and loads on a trailer.

She has a very smooth gate and... $2,000.

South Park, PA; 412-653-3473 [#786] Rocky Mountain Gelding; “Mystic Rain” RMHA #2006013990.

Double reg Kentucky Mountain. 8 yr old silver dapple gelding with flaxen mane and tail. Two rear socks and narrow blaze. Rain is a 15H... $6000. Tionesta, PA; 814-755-7752 [#940]

Tennessee Walker Filly; Wind Dancer’s Baby is a one year old Registered paint. Born April 10, 2011. She is a gentle horse who is great with my 18mo. old baby... $1800. Clintonville, PA; 814-385-4472 [#835] Tennessee Walker Gelding; Shane is a beautiful 13 year old dappled palomino TWH who has been used for trail riding. Shane recently completed 60 days of “refresher” training with Clayton Lee. $2200. Slate Lick, PA; 412-781-5257 [#936]

Tennessee Walker Mare; Ebony is a 5 year old 14.3 hand Reg. TWH. She is very friendly and loves attention. She stands well for the farrier as well as for grooming, tacking... $1,800. Butler, PA; 724-285-3768 after 3:30 [#816] Tennessee Walker Stallion; Wind Dancer’s Pegasus is a 3 year old registered Black Stallion.

Born November 18, 2008. He has a whiter star patch on high forehead. He has a great temperament... $1200. Clintonville, PA; 814-385-4472 [#834] Thoroughbred Mare; Bella is a reg. TB and was breeder cup nominated! She is very sweet. I have shown her in pleasure and she has done great! She does need an experienced rider but you will fall in love with her personality! $1500. Erie, PA; 814-7909056 [#905]

FARMS FOR SALE OR LEASE

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Boarding available!

20 minutes from Indiana. Show barn features Nelson Waterers & Stable Comfort stall mats. Pipe stalls available in the arena too for the boarder on a budget. 80’ x 160’ indoor arena... Commodore, PA; 724-840-2981 [#830] Horse Boarding; Looking for friends to play with our horses. Barn is close to Cranberry. Indoor Arena. Turnout daily, weather permitting. Round Pen and 2 separate pastures, adding 3rd pasture... Rochester, PA; 724-371-0784 [#828] Got fence?

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D.S. Houpt Contracting Services. Slippery Rock, PA; 412-8124148 [#810] Horse Boarding and Training; NOW’S THE TIME! Book a stall at L & A Serenity Acres Arabians! Regular turn out, stalls are cleaned everyday, 24 hour on site staff, indoor arena, green pastures...

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Three 15 inch saddles, 1 Blue ridge barrel saddle and two American made trail saddles. $175.00 or best offer. New Castle, PA; 724-714-5771 [#801]

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

6 Horse Head to Head Trailer; Over sized head to head. Great condition. Downsizing so I need a smaller trailer. Hawke 2008 8.5 ‘ high, 8’ wide, 30’ long. Clear title. Will trade for a 4 horse head to... $30,000. Rochester Mills, PA; 724-286-3107 [#931]

Today’s Healthy Horse; The Direct Action Company, Inc. (aka dac® Vitamins and Minerals) has been feeding champions since 1983. Doesn’t your horse deserve the best? Whether your horse is working... Slippery Rock, PA; 724-333-0463 [#809]

CARTS/ WAGONS Double Hitch Mini Wagon; Amish made double hitch wagon.

Like new, only hitched 5 times.

Asking $500. Emlenton, PA; 814797-5010 [#818]

14” Jerry Beagley Barrel Saddle in excellent condition. This saddle has fit every horse I have put it on. $700 I have more pics if needed. New Bethlehem, PA; 724-822-2540 [ID# 852]

AO Sharpening Service; Clipper blade sharpening & repairs.

We also sharpen all types of scissors, shears, pinking shears, hair stylist shear as well as tailor & upholstery shears. 20 years exp...

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Toulouse Close Contact Saddle; 17.5” seat. Medium tree. Excellent shape. Used 5-7 times. Stored in non-smoking home in saddle bag. Purchased for $755. Will sell for $650. Additional photos available... Indiana, PA; 724.422.5696 [#926]

Horse trailer for rent on daily basis.2 horse bumper pull. $50 per day. Must have own truck .Mars area. 724-898-2942, 412-8483901 [#911]

34 Acre Horse Farm that we will list for one month to try to Get a quick sale. It is a stone house that was gutted and remodeled about 6 years ago. 3 bedrooms, office, etc... $295,000. Boyers, PA; Randy, 412-969-4114 [#811]

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Tex Tan Show Package; Excellent condition, only used 5 times. All leather is hand tooled, loaded with silver. A real “stand out” in the show ring. Includes: saddle (16” seat), double-ear headstall... $2300.

New Florence, PA; 724-238-4117 [#803]

4-Star Horse Trailer; 23’, 2004, 4-Star goose neck trailer for sale. 7’ wide by 7’ high, 23’ long body (31’ overall length). Two horses plus a carriage or 4-5 horses. Rear ramp load. All aluminum... $15,000. Saltsburg, PA; 724-639-9686 [#912]

Easy Entry Horse Cart; Wheels are 24 inches. Seat is 36 inches.

Shafts are 84 inches. Cart is in good condition. Used very little always kept inside. Kittanning, PA; 724-545-9322 [#894]

42 Acre Horse Farm; 20 stall barn, many outbuildings, 3 bedroom house, POND and 7 fenced pastures. Minutes from Allegheny National Forest and organized trail rides... $265,000 OBO. Motivated to sell!

ALSO, 32 wooded acres for sale separately – good for hunting. $65,000 OBO. Torpedo, PA; 814-688-9318 [#859]

ling, $75. A dark oil adjustable yearling to 2 yr. old, $110, and 2 full size: a dark oil, $175, and a light oil, $225. All have leads to match... Prospect, PA 16052; 724-865-9798 [#869]

Horse Boarding; Our barn is maintained with all the comforts for horse and equine owner alike. The barn includes: 12x12 matted stalls. Beautiful 100x200 indoor arena and 200x200 outdoor... $450 per month. Cabot, PA; 412-629-3545 [#918]

10 acre horse farm for sale by owner; Ranch house with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large open living room and dining room, sunroom, laundry room with mud room, fenced in yard... $425,000. Saxonburg, PA; 724-272-6837 [#849]

Horses? Here’s the perfect set up at an affordable price in the Saxonburg area. Back yard fenced, perfect for dogs. Rural setting 30 minutes from Pittsburgh, Wexford and Cranberry Twp... $279,900. West Deer Twp, PA; 412-585-1287 [#875]

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TACK / ACCESSORIES/ APPAREL 16 in. Wide Flex Tree Abetta Saddle; 7 inch gullet. Navajo print!

Black edging. Entire saddle in great condition! Can’t lose. Saddle is perfect for the wider horse! Munhall, PA; 412-215-2077 [#948] Billy Cook Saddle; 16.5 inch seat excellent condition asking $700 you pay shipping. Call Luann Carrillo 724-525-3110. Templeton, PA [#870]

Bits N Pieces Tack Shop; New and used tack and show clothing. Check out our web site new items added often. www.bitsnpiecestackshop.com Located: 126 Sgros Rd. Rural Valley, PA 16249; 724-525-3946 [#804] Deb Moyer Show Clothes- medium; Several jackets for showmanship and riding events. Also two blouses. Lots of sparkle, riveted stones and metallic leather. $250-$600. All offers considered!

Lebanon, PA; 717-279-1835 [#882] Show Halters; I have 4 show halters for sale. A light oil year-

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1984 Triggs 2 horse trailer; This is a very nice... straight load trailer with a large tack room.

The trailer is fiberglass so there is no worries about rust. I would still be using it, but I have 3 girls. $2500. Ellwood City, PA; 724-758-2564 [#937] 1993 Shadow Cruiser; 24 ft, 5th wheel, sleeps 6. New refrig.

All appliances, stove, microwave, hot water heater in good working order. NEW 205/75R14 tires. Everything works great.

CLEAN... $4,999. Slippery Rock, PA; 724-794-6115 [#916]

2002 Featherlite; 3-horse slant with mid tack.

Extra wide trailer. Asking $10,000 for it title in hand.

Only reason selling is trailer is not getting used.

Inspected until March 2013... Ellwood City, PA; 724-968-6735 [#844] 2003 Jayco Eagle; 27 feet, fiberglass shell, 12 foot slideout, sleeps 6, oak cabinets throughout, bathroom never used, very clean inside, garage kept. Like new. Asking $15,000. Portage, PA; 814-241-5883 [#853]

2004 Bison with living quarters; , full bath, stove, microwave, refrigerator, slide out, couch makes into bed, full bath, lots of storage, three horse slant with tack room, managers, storage. Walk through... Knox, PA; 814-797-2368 [#839] 2011, 4 Star Stock Trailer; 28 foot gooseneck. All aluminum with 3 sliding doors to adjust stall size. Aluminum floor with mats. Brake system is electric over hydraulic. $20,000 OBO. Torpedo, PA; 814-688-9318 [#861] Gore Horse Trailer; 1997 Gore Thoroughbred, with ramp, tack room, 7’ tall ...nice trailer. $6500. Masontown, PA; 412-6915002 [#915]

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Diogi - Foster dog - needs forever home ASAP! Chipped, neutered, has all shots and a training crate FREE to GOOD home!

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My horse was (1) hard to catch out in the field, which is a sign that something is wrong. (2) He could barely turn his head from side to side. (3) He was very hard to cinch, and would buck every time. (4) He gave us the hardest time putting the bridle on. And last but not least, (5) He wouldn’t trot/canter with or without a rider on him. He is only 9 years old and for the last 5 of those years he was a lawn ornament. We got him for our kids because his ground manners are impeccable. Unfortunately he bucked my youngest off. We had used a chiropractor before with limited results, plus it was difficult even getting that doctor to schedule an appointment. I called Dr. Savko and he found time to see us right away! During the first treatment there were a lot of sore spots all over him. We are currently on our fourth visit and I have a totally different horse...He doesn’t flinch at the sight of the bridle...He doesn’t freak out over the saddle....He trots now with a rider on him...He is a great with the kids on his back.

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by Eleanor Blazer - Copyright @ 2012

Nutrients – Is Your Horse Getting Enough?

Garbage in, garbage out -- coined by computer programmers, worried about inaccurate results due to inaccurate input, applies equally to equine nutrition.

We feed our horses to provide nutrients needed to build, maintain, repair and provide energy to the body. But does the feed going into our horse provide the required nutrients? Are we getting the results we want?

The first step in calculating nutrients needed is to knowing your horse. Write down the following: A. How old is your horse?

B. What is his activity level? Use the following guide (exercise ratings taken from the National Research Council’s 2007 Nutrient Requirements of Horses): 1. No work 2. Light exercise (occasional recreational riding; heart rate 80 beats per minute; 1-3 hrs per week) 3. Moderate exercise (recreational riding; light training; heart rate 90 beats per minute; 3-5 hrs. per week) 4. Heavy exercise (more intense training; ranch work; heart rate 110 beats per minute; 4-5 hrs. per week) 5. Very heavy exercise (racing; daily training; heart rate 110-150 beats per minute; intense work schedule) 6. Non-breeding stallion 7. Breeding stallion 8. Pregnant mare (note what month of gestation) 9. Lactating mare 10. Open broodmare C. What is your horse’s body condition score? Is he too fat or too thin?

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The second step is to determine the quality of the forage and the amount he is eating. Forage is the primary source of nutrients. It is what the equine digestive system is designed to utilize.

If poor quality forage or insufficient amounts are fed, problems such as colic, ulcers, cribbing, weaving, eating manure, chewing wood, poor body condition, reproduction issues and behavioral problems can result.

Conducting a hay analysis is the best way to determine forage quality. Send a hay sample to a testing lab to determine the nutrients present.

A good lab is EquiAnalytical Laboratory. http://www.equi-analytical.com/ If you can’t send a sample or your hay source changes frequently, buy the best quality hay available.

During drought or shortage this may be a challenge. Purchase hay that contains more leaves than stems, is soft, smells good, is not dusty and has some green color.

The amount of hay horses require may vary. A good rule of thumb is one and a half to two percent of the body weight per day. Using this formula a 1,000 pound horse would need between 15 and 20 pounds a day. A horse with a high metabolism or activity level may need more. Poor quality hay would also be fed at a higher rate, though this will lead to a hay belly as the cecum will become full of hard-to-digest fiber.

Once you’ve determined the quality of forage and have adjusted the amount fed to match your horse’s size and activity level, it’s time to find a concentrate that will compliment the forage. Visit a feed store or do some research online.

All major feed manufacturers have a presence on the internet.

Refer to the sheet with your horse’s information. Start looking for a manufactured feed designed for your horse.

If your horse is a broodmare in the

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last three months of gestation you do not want a feed designed for a horse at maintenance activity level. Read the feed description and the feed tag.

Most premium commercial feed formulas will give feeding directions based on activity level. Locate the one best suited for your horse.

Notice feeding directions are stated in pounds – not scoops, cups or “coffee cans”. If your horse is maintaining weight on forage, you’ll want to find a feed that doesn’t add calories. Whatever feed you decide upon, you must be able to feed the amount suggested without the horse losing weight or gaining weight.

Do not dilute the balanced mix by adding oats or another grain to “cut” the calories. This will also short your horse on needed nutrients. There are feeds on the market called “ration balancers”. These products are designed to be mixed with other grains – or fed alone if calories are not needed. Ration bal-

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ancers are excellent for meeting vitamin and mineral requirements at a low feeding rate without adding extra calories.

Follow the directions and weigh your feed. Make all feed changes gradually.

In addition to providing adequate amounts of good quality forage, a feed that compliments the forage, it is necessary to provide free choice white granulated salt and fresh clean water at all times.

Follow these simple guidelines and you can be relatively sure you are providing the nutrients required by your horse. * For information about caring for and feeding horses take the online courses “Stable Management” and “Nutrition for Performance Horses” taught by Eleanor Blazer. Earn certification or work toward a Bachelor of Science degree in equine studies.

Go to www.horsecoursesonline.com for more information. Visit Eleanor’s web site at www.thewayofhorses.com

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